Thomas Gordon Melvin age 60, and of Long Beach, MS passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in Gulfport.
Mr. Melvin was born in Biloxi, Ms. He received a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. He served in the U.S. Army 101st. Airborn division, including two tours of duty during Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star.
Mr. Melvin was a systems analyst for Phillips College and Oreck. He enjoyed genealogy, loved computers and was a Methodist.
Mr. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest C. Melvin, Sr. and Ted Carroll Melvin. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Sharon K. Melvin; his daughter Stephanie E. Melvin both of Long Beach; two brothers Ernest C. Melvin, Jr. of Gulfport, and Don O'Hara Melvin of Biloxi; and nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130, Commission Rd., Long Beach where friends and family may visit from 5pm until 7pm.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2008, at 9 a.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com